Taytay Tiangge: Cheapest Shopping Market

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When you start working without a required uniform, there might be some pressure when it comes to not repeating clothes too often or at least in 1-2 weeks time. One must learn how to mix and match to avoid looking having only a few pair of clothes in their closet.
That's why when there are sales, it gets so tempting to purchase anything! Admit it, it's hard to resist when you pass by a store with a big red sign saying SALE. Besides if it's branded and you can get it for Php 800 from its original price that's Php 1,500, then it's already a great deal! That's what I always I tell myself to feel less guilty spending (or more like splurging).

A few weeks ago, my colleague Marga discovered this famous tiangge in Taytay that sells clothes cheaper than your wildest imaginations (even cheaper than Divisoria!). Imagine an (almost) ukay priced clothes but brand new. Yes, that's how cheap it is. We watched several vlogs about it and it made us more excited that we had to go there that same week.

To know more about Taytay Tiangge, just keep scrolling. For now, here are a few of the stuff that I got during our Taytay trip:






The schedules in Taytay Tiangge are very tricky, some say it opens at 8 PM - 2 PM, 5 AM - 7 AM. Initially we thought "Wow effort talaga!", until we realized the schedule always changes.
We decided to go for the 8 PM schedule, because it would be impossible for us to wake up at 3 or 4 AM just to shop somewhere that's at the other side of Metro Manila from where we reside.


We wanted to visit Bagpi, My Seoul and Mayora.

I gave myself a Php 1,500 shopping budget not expecting so much, but to our surprise it was more than enough to buy yourself outfits for an entire week or two! Tops/blouses are as cheap as Php 35.00!

It took took us 4 hours to finish shopping. After finishing going around Bagpi, Mayora and My Seoul, we decided to head back to Bagpi to go back to the stalls we wanted to spend our last couple of bucks on.



Schedules as of September 2017:
My Seoul Tiangge
Monday - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - 5:00 PM - 12MN
Thursday - Friday - 5:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bagpi Garment Center
Monday - Tuesday - 8:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday - 5:00 PM - 12:00 MN
Thursday - Friday - 8:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday - 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mayora
Monday - Friday - Open the whole day
Saturday - Sunday - Closed

Tent
Monday - Tuesday - Open the whole day
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Sunday - Open the whole day

Here are a few points you need to consider when going to Taytay Tiangge:
1. Wear something casual and comfy. Stay as simple and as light as possible because it gets really hot.
2. Use a small bag that you can keep close to you. It can get really crowded and no one wants getting hit by someone else's bag.
3. Bring an ecobag where you can put all the stuff you'll be buying.
4. Don't bring too much valuables.
5. Always ask for the retail price, because they normally give you the wholesale price.
Wholesale -  A few bucks cheaper than the retail price, but you need to get at least 3 of the same item (can be in different colors) to avail the discount.
6. Check the items for stains, holes and such just to make sure.

Overall, we are really happy with the experience - most especially with all our purchases. And we are looking forward to going back!

If you want to see our Taytay shopping trip, you may also watch Marga Banaga's blog here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIR8RJFDZcc

Thinking of visiting Taytay Tiangge?
Here is the address:
Manila E Rd, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines

Landmarks: 
Beside Taytay Fire Brigade, Across McDonalds
Near Taytay Public Market and Club Manila East.